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Reverend Joseph L. Pham, Pastor
Reverend Alfred Mungujakisa, Parochial Vicar
Reverend Jason Rocks, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Frank Dunleavy
Deacon Joseph Farro
Reverend Mr. John March
Sr. Michele DeGregorio, Principal
Sr. Vilma Butron, Director of Religious Education
Web Site: www.TheInfantJesusParish.org
School Web Site: www.stmargarets-rs.org
E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 856-384-8123
St. John Vianney Church 2901 Good Intent Road
Deptford, NJ 08096
St. Margaret Church 845 Third Street
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
MAILING ADDRESS: 334 BEECH AVENUE, WOODBURY HEIGHTS, NJ 08097-1317
Until further notice, Mass will be live streamed as follows:
Wednesday at 8:30 AM
Friday at 8:30 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM
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CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Confessions are heard on Saturday between 2:30 & 3:30 PM at St. Margaret’s Church.
(PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING)
RECTORY
334 Beech Ave.
848-0047
Hours: 9-12, 1-4, 6:30-8:30 PM Monday-Friday
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes held: 773 Third Street
Mail sent: 334 Beech Ave.
845-5251
Office Hours: Mon & Thurs 9 AM– 8 PM E-mail: [email protected]
CONVENT
745 Third Street
848-6049
Please no calls between 4-7 PM
ST. MARGARET
SCHOOL
773 Third Street
845-5200
Office Hours: 8 AM -2:30 PM
MASS SCHEDULE
http://www.TheInfantJesusParish.org/
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PENTECOST SUNDAY
May 31, 2020
Saturday, May 30 4:00 PM Lorraine Giffear req. by William &
Theresa Hawthorn
Sunday, May 31
8:30 AM Mary & Har ry Chuba req. by Donna,
Karen, Michael & Nadine
10:00 AM Patr icia Gagliardi req. by Bob & Julie
Heenan
4:00 PM Sue Villar i r eq. by Pat & Ron
Vukicevich
Monday, June 1 8:30 AM Peter Cannone req. by Deacon John
March
Tuesday, June 2
6:45 AM Dolores Cacciola req. by Richard & Lisa
Keenan & family
8:30 AM Lisa McMichael Costa req. by Helen,
Joan & Rita
Wednesday, June 3
8:30 AM Corazon Sibilio req. by Romulo & Ching
Capistrano
Thursday, June 4 8:30 AM Irene Krezmien req. by Julie Heenan
Friday, June 5 8:30 AM John McGuinness req. by the
McGuinness family
Saturday, June 6
8:30 AM Intentions of Nancy Arrigo req. by her
mom
4:00 PM Antonio Lo Giudice req. by his wife,
Chris & children
6:00 PM Joseph Maccariella req. by Mr. & Mrs.
Anthony Maccariella
Please pray for our parishioners who are in the
hospital, nursing home or who are homebound:
Chip Alberta, Anthony & Rose Apicella, Rossy
Aquirre, Joe & Louise Avallone, Jack Bachman,
Charles J. Badie, Julie Barbetto, John Bertagnolli,
Baby Mary Blocklinger, Samantha Boulden,
Richard Thomas Carey, Bill Cassidy, Mark
Cesarano, Heather Ruple Chiaradonna, Mridul
Chowdhury, Donna Chuba, Ed Conway, Micaela
DiPaolo, Jerry Donnelly, Baby Emil, Neal Ewan,
Anthony and Louise Falance, Chuck Fitzgerald,
Dorothy Pennewell-Foster, Gerri Foster, Anne-
marie Gendron, Tom Giglio, Chris Ginchereau,
Audrey Greco, Eileen H., Katie Hartey, Christine
Hastings, John Havers, Carmel Hopkins, Christine
& Zachariah Huber, Jody Ilisco, Patti Infanti,
Baby Jake, Jean, Mackenzie Jones, Cathy King,
Robert Kirkbride, Michele Lott, Jennifer
McGlinchey, Midge McMullen, Karen and Joseph
Medallo, Joseph Micklasavage, Donna Mimlitsch,
Margaret O’Donnell, Ron Orrick, Nico Osso,
Lorraine & John Panepinto, Angela Paul, Susan
Paul, Loretta Petito, Joe Polidoro, Carmela Pop-
joy, Melony Popjoy, Alec Quantavalle, Joe &
Sharon Quintieri, Chuck Rabb, Kyle Riepen, Joel
Rivera, Nora Joan Rush, Maria S., Karen Schoch,
Gary Shephard, David Sullivan, Richard Under-
wood, Dylan Vitucci, Coreen Welch, Jim Welch,
Louise Wilusz, Helen Convery WitCraft, Baby
Mark Zimmerman, Richard Zuber.
Sunday, June 7
8:30 AM People of the Par ish
10:00 AM Shawn Eddis req. by his brother ,
John& family
Mary & Harry Chuba & deceased relatives req.
by Donna, Karen, Michael & Nadine
Claire Poole req. by Joseph Poole
Ed Morrison req. by Pat & Ron Vukicevich
Charlene A. Peters req. by Mary Meyer & family
Helen Buehler req. by Joe & Louise Avallone
11:30 AM Margaret Igoe Huber t req. by Mary
White & friends
4:00 PM Bernadette Morr ison req. by her
family
Please pray for the repose of the
soul of:
Lorraine McCurdy
Anna Danze (Deacon Nick’s mother)
Rev. Francis J. Gramigna
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MASS & CONFESSION
Mass is being live streamed on
Wednesday at 8:30 AM
Friday at 8:30 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 PM
All Mass intentions will be honored, being said privately by Father Joe,
Father Al and Father Rocks.
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CONFESSIONS are heard on Saturday between 2:30 & 3:30 PM at St. Margaret’s
Church.
SANCTUARY LAMP
The Sanctuary Lamp at St. John Vianney Church is
burning in loving memory of
Harry & Mary Chuba & deceased relaties
req. by Donna, Karen, Michael & Nadine.
The Sanctuary lamp at St. Margaret Church is
burning in loving memory of
Michael Lapetina
req. by his mom & family.
DIOCESE LIVE STREAMING MASSES
You can go to Camdendiocese.org which is the di-
ocesan website to see a list of churches with the
times they are live streaming the Mass.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
We continue to pray for our
men & women overseas especially:
Johanny DelOrbe, Megan Dolan, Justin Gousha,
Shawn Jarrell, Becky & Nick Johnson, Daniel
Petito, Rob Solome, Sarah Turse, Joseph Raab,
Charles LaGrossa and Anthony M. Ilisco. .
If someone has returned home, please let us
know.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Pro-
tect them as they protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they perform in our
time of need. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
PLEASE NOTE - Mass cards can be obtained by
calling the parish office at 856-848-0047.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Pentecost Sunday reminds us of the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the
Apostles in order to empower them to fearlessly proclaim the Good News to all “nations”. The
word “Pentecost” from the Greek word means “manifestation”, the Holy Spirit manifested the
Church to every race and tongue. On Good Friday, the Church was born from the wounded
side of the crucified Jesus; but not yet being manifested to the whole world until the day of
Pentecost. When the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire,
their fear of the Jews was gone, they began to preach publically about Jesus crucified in vari-
ous languages that everyone from different races and tongues was able to understand. As we
know language is an essential means of communication, it is a bridge to connect heart to heart,
and mind to mind. There are so many different languages spoken in the world and, in order to
understand them, we have no choice but to learn them. However, there is a language that eve-
ryone in the world would be able to understand regardless of race and culture, a language that
is not acquired from learning, it does not come from written form of letters, characters, or
symbols, but it is from the heart, the language of love. The problem of violence, destruction,
separation, hatred, or suffering in our families and in today’s world, is indeed caused by peo-
ple who speak their own “selfish languages”, the languages that speak only to and for them-
selves: “I, me, my” and not, “you, your, yours”. As Easter people, the people of faith, hope,
and love, we should be able to speak the “language” of Jesus, let us pray that the Holy Spirit
would empower us to speak this language so that everyone in our family, in our community,
and in our world can relate and understand. -Fr. Joe Pham
WITH PROFOUND GRATITUDE
For
YOUR WEEKLY SUNDAY & EASTER OFFERINGS
In the name of the Risen Christ, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for
your faithfulness of giving. Your Weekly Sunday and Easter Offerings are greatly appreciated
especially during this difficult time. It is sad that our communal worship has to be suspended;
however our parish’s operational expenses are still incurred. Therefore, every financial offer-
ing is so meaningful and essential to the life of our parish. I am truly grateful to you for con-
tinuing your financial support during this tough time. Be assured that your financial sacrifices
during this time will not be passed away without God’s notice. May many graces and bless-
ings be bestowed upon you and your families during this Easter Season. Fr. Joe Pham.
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OFFICE STAFF
Business Administrator…Sharon Sandone
Parish Secretary….......….Gena Deichert
Parish Registrar……….…Janet Autodore
Religious Ed Secretary….Janet Autodore
Maintenance Manager…..Mike Collins
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chairman…...Steve Graham
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chairman…...Bob Law
TRUSTEES
Bob Law and Mike Frain
EDUCATION MINISTRIES
St. Margaret Regional School - Principal
Sr. Michele DeGregorio – [email protected]
- 856-845-5200 RCIA (Rite of Chr istian Initiation of Adults) – Deacon Joe Farro
-856-848-0047
Religious Education -Sr. Vilma Butron DRE– [email protected] - 856-845-5251
Sunday School - Colleen Phifer - [email protected]
Bible Study - Deacon Frank Dunleavy – [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Altar/Rosary Society: Loretta Petito - [email protected] Altar Servers: Father Alfred – [email protected], 856-848-0047
Baptism Prep Class: Kevin & Lisa Rice - 856-848-0047
Choir/Music Ministry: Mary Koza (St. Margaret Church) [email protected] – 609-617-3016
Sara Johnston (St. John Vianney Church)
[email protected] Eucharistic Ministers: Loretta Petito - [email protected]
Liturgy Committee: Father Joe Pham – [email protected]
Lectors: Walt Baraniewicz – [email protected] Ushers: Mike Spina – [email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL MINISTRIES
Athletic Association: Mike Tinges - [email protected]
Building and Grounds: Joe Remshard - [email protected] Comforting Ministry: Eleanor Kandle – [email protected]
Deeper Dimensions: Dana Dariano - [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration: Julie Heenan – 856-468-3708 Grief Support: Ann Klein – [email protected] - 856-686-0645
King’s Men: James Janco – [email protected]
Knights of Columbus: Mike Spina – [email protected] Legion of Mary & Jrs: Anne Fleming – [email protected]
Marriage Encounter: Kathy & Joe Polidoro - 856-468-2040
N/A: Meets weekly on Thursdays at 8 PM in the Ministry Center Nursing Ministry: Madeline Mills - [email protected]
Prayer Group: Jack McGuire - [email protected]
Stephen Ministry: Frank Dunleavy - [email protected] SMRS PTA: Laureen Brady – [email protected]
SMRS Carnival: Richard Macdonald – [email protected]
Senior Citizens’ Club: Julie Crumsho – [email protected] SVdP Society: Charles Connell – [email protected]
Special Events: Maria Frain – [email protected]
Youth Life Ministry: Sr. Dianna Higgins - [email protected] Women’s Club: Stephanie Magee – [email protected]
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
May 24 - $6,765.00
May God repay you for your sacrifices. Thank you
for making your checks payable to:
“Infant Jesus Parish”
“GOOD SAMARITAN” NEEDED
In the Gospel of the “Good Samaritan”, a man asked
Jesus: “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responded by
telling him the parable of the “Good Samaritan”.
Today, our “Neighbor” are those whose lives depend
on The House of Charity Fund:
Care and Education of Seminarians
Care of Elderly Priests
Social & Community Services
Compassion Outreach
Catholic Education
Youth and Campus Ministry
Vitality Catholic Healthcare Services
These Ministries are absolutely dependent on the
generous sacrifices of your compassionate and caring hearts. I am prayerfully and gratefully
asking each one of you for your generous sacrificial
gifts to the 2020 House of Charity. Your sacr ific-
es certainly will make the above Ministries possible.
“Lord Jesus, please multiply my House of Charity
Gift to help my “Neighbor”.
Fr. Joe Pham
Parish Goal - $168,018.00
Received 175 gifts - $62,700.00
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Blessed Mother Statue
Infant Jesus Parish parishioners
are invited to schedule a visit to
your home from our beautiful stat-
ue of Our Blessed Mother. The
statue is protected by a hand-
crafted wooden case and clear
Plexiglas cover (designed and
built by Tom Mullholland). The
statue includes rosaries and a special prayer card.
To schedule a week with our Blessed Mother
statue, contact Patti Graham at (856) 905-4646. The
protective case is designed with a carry handle at the
top, but it is a bit heavy to carry. If you need assis-
tance loading the statue into your vehicle, or even
delivering it to your home, please let us know and
arrangements will be made to assist with the deliv-
ery and return to the Church.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL
ADVERTISERS
River Winds Restaurant
Smedley & Lis
Smith Funeral Home
First Holy Communion has been rescheduled for
Saturday, September 26th. This will give us time to
prepare the children and you time for rescheduling
your plans.
Below is the list of important dates:
Saturday, Sept. 19th Retreat for Communicants and
Parents. 9 :00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd - Rehearsal for St. Margaret
Students 6:15 St. Margaret School Gym then
Church.
Thursday, Sept. 24th - Rehearsal for RE Students
6:15 St. Margaret School Gym then Church.
First Holy Communion,
Saturday, September 26th
9:00 AM Mass for St. Margaret School Students
12:00 PM Mass for Religions Ed Students
Upon review of the current state emer-
gency procedures in NJ, and the clo-
sure of all schools including St. Mar-
garet's, we have made a decision to
CLOSE the SVDP Infant Jesus Food
Pantry until further notice.
A SUMMER FOOD BASKET distribution will take
place contingent upon the health and well being of
the community.
CHURCH REOPENING UPDATE
Dear parishioners,
As you know, Governor Murphy’s executive order requiring us to stay at home has been
extended until at least June 6. While we await upcoming announcements as to when the order
will be lifted, our parish has been instructed to review and make preparations based on the
Diocesan Guidelines which we will need to follow once we are given permission to reopen.
As soon as permission and an exact date are given, we will inform our parishioners of the Di-
ocesan Guidelines for safe reopening such as: Scheduling Masses for time to sanitize between
each Mass, limitation of Mass attendance, and all safety procedures. We ask for your patience
and understanding during this challenging time. May God continue to keep your families in
his protective care. Fr. Joe Pham.
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Bishop Dennis Sullivan has requested that the laity and clergy of the Diocese of Camden use the following
prayer in their daily lives and private celebrations of the Mass as we continue to pray for relief fro the effects
of the coronavirus. The prayer, written by a priest of the diocese, was first distributed on March 13th:
DIOCESE OF CAMDEN
Coronavirus Prayer
Lord Jesus, you heal the sick.
We pray that the coronavirus that has
affected so many in our world can be
contained, controlled, and cured.
We lift up to your mercy all those affected,
all those working hard to study and cure this
illness, and all health care professionals and
emergency management teams that are
working day and night to keep us safe.
Help us, Lord, to trust in your merciful care.
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.
Amen
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IN GOD WE TRUST
It has been more than a month since the stay-at-home mandate. Each one of us is
feeling frustrated and anxious to get back to our normal lives. In the meantime,
there are many unanswered questions and concerns pervading our minds which in-
evitably have caused doubt, anxiety, and fear in our hearts. During these difficult
and challenging times, no one is answering our questions and concerns or giving
us hope and peace except our Lord Jesus Christ who is the answer for everything:
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or
about your body what you will wear… Can any of you by worrying add a single
moment to your life-span? If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows to-
day and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you,
O you of little faith?” (Matt 6:25-30). Therefore, let us entrust our unknown future
to God’s providential care and: “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by pray-
er and petition, with thanksgiving, make our requests known to God. Then the
peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in
Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:6-7). Blessed are those who believe for they will receive. Fr.
Joe Pham.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
Jesus, I know and believe in your real presence
in the most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist.
It is you I desire to love and receive above all things.
As I am unable to receive your Sacramental presence now,
come and be with me in heart and soul.
Let my entire self be united with you as I welcome you again
and know your loving embrace. Amen!
In an effort to improve our worship and ministries, we are conducting a brief
survey to get your input on what we could do better or differently at the parish.
Please help us understand how we can better serve you, your family and our
neighbors.
The survey can be accessed on the parish website at
www.TheInfantJesusParish.org We realize that the needs and concerns of the faithful may be different for each
age group so we encourage each member of your family to fill in a separate
survey. Paper copies of the survey are available at the rectory.
Parish
Survey
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